Katmai
Park
7-Day Bear Viewing
Adventure Having appeared in magazines and films around the
world, Katmai's brown bears are renowned Alaskan icons. The world's largest
run of sockeye salmon up the Naknek River creates an ideal feast for brown
bears - attracting more than 2,000 of the bruins to the lands of Katmai
National Park and Preserve. This is one of the world's premier brown bear
viewing trips.
Alaska Railroad Passenger Service DENALI STAR TRAIN — Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN — Anchorage, Girdwood, Seward DENALI CLASSIC — Round-trip transportation package, Denali Bus and Denali Star Train
Denali Star Train– Runs between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops at Talkeetna and Denali National Park, home to Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak. Alaska Railroad scenic rail tours are designed for the fully independent traveler.
Here is what you can expect once you step onboard the train.
Historical route maps and the Alaska Railroad’s Onboard magazine are provided
Denali Star Train
Daily Service May 19 to September 17, 2007
Peak Faresrun June 4 through September 4. Value Faresrun May 18 through June 3, and September 5 through 17. Child Faresages 2 - 11 GoldStar First-class Dome Car Upgrade between Anchorage and Fairbanks add $110, all other segments add $85. Denali Classic — Round-trip transportation package, Denali Bus and Denali Star Train Onboard Servicesdining car, tour guide, gift shop, baggage service, wheelchair access
The Alaska Railroad builds upon its unique passenger car fleet and raises the bar of luxury rail travel with the addition of two new custom double-deck railcars.
These lavishly appointed cars will quickly find their place among Alaska's wonders. Featuring custom-designed interiors highlighted with original Alaska art, savvy rail travelers will delight in their features.
The cars will enhance the Denali Star Train that operates daily mid-May through mid-September between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park. Guests traveling on the Denali Star Train may choose to upgrade to the new GoldStar Service.
The GoldStar Service includes a confirmed seat in the new luxury cars, a commemorative and edible GoldStar gift, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages during your journey and access to a private outdoor viewing platform reserved exclusively for GoldStar guests. Each GoldStar guest will receive a commemorative GoldStar pin at check-in.
The new cars are modeled on the latest 89-foot double-deck dome cars built by Colorado Railcar. Dine in comfort in 36 dining room seats with views through picture windows. Your dome-level reclining seats can rotate to accommodate groups of four and let you share the experience with friends. A full-time bar attendant is available to those looking for libations.
GoldStar Service Features
Confirmed seat in the upper-level dome car
Complimentary beverages served at your seat
Special GoldStar gift
Priority check-in and boarding
Priority seating in the lower-level dining room showcasing original Alaska artwork
Private outdoor viewing deck – the only one of its kind
GoldStar Upgradebetween Anchorage and Fairbanks add $110, all other segments add $85.
2007 Tour Dates And Rates
Deanli Star Alaska Railroad rates and schedule listed above
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO!Fill out the secure on-line reservation form or call our office at (907) 222-1632 or toll-free (877) 812-2159. Reservation requires a 50% deposit. We accept payment by VISA/MasterCard. You will receive a pre-trip packet detailing the itinerary of the tour you have chosen and an equipment list. (Reservation and Payment Terms)
Last minute reservations may be available so don't hesitate to contact us. If a trip has space, we can get you on it.
Limitations of liability:
Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. We highly recommend that you consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance coverage can help with expenses for the unforeseeable such as lost baggage trip delays, emergency evacuation, and cancellation due to illness.
We use independent contractors to supply Backcountry Safaris with various services on many of our adventures. Some trips require us to use independent tour guides, drivers, lodges and hotels, air and water taxis, and other suppliers. Because we do not own, operate, manage, control, or supervise these suppliers, we cannot be liable for any acts or omissions on their part, including any negligence, gross negligence, or reckless or willful acts. Backcountry Safaris assumes no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, delay, or death to person or property arising from the negligent or willful act or failure to act of any person who is to or does provide goods or services for this trip or for the action or inaction of any other third party. Without limitation, Backcountry Safaris is not responsible for acts of God, equipment failures, vehicle or vessel accidents, illness from food or otherwise, annoyance, delays, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, and changes in transit or hotel and lodge services over which it has no control. We make occasional changes in trip itineraries for the comfort and well being of our guests. We will keep you informed of any necessary changes in a timely fashion.
On payment of your deposit to Backcountry Safaris, you agree to be bound by the above terms and conditions.
Alaska Adventure Travel Specialist Backcountry Safaris P.O. Box 231121 • Anchorage, Alaska USA 99523 1-907-222-1632 or toll-free 1-877-812-2159
Large picture windows
GoldStar Service Features